Usefulness of intravenous magnesium for multifocal atrial tachycardia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Intravenous magnesium is an effective drug for rate control in multifocal atrial tachycardia. In addition, magnesium may be helpful in restoring sinus rhythm.
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Cardiovascular Division, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications*; D008274:Magnesium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors
D008274:Magnesium